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Mirroring
Definition
What is mirroring?
Flipping a design horizontally before printing onto DTF film. Since the printed side of the film faces the garment during heat pressing, the image must be mirrored so it reads correctly when transferred. Most RIP software handles mirroring automatically.
Where mirroring shows up on DTF Database
Guides on this site that cover mirroring, followed by guides on the related terms RIP software.
Tutorials
10 min readHow to use iron-on transfer paper: which printer it needs (inkjet, not laser or sublimation), light vs dark paper, mirroring, and step-by-step pressing.
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11 min readA practical DTF color management guide covering ICC profiles, RIP settings, monitor calibration, soft-proofing, and brand color matching for shops.
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